A Cardano block is a collection of transactions that are grouped together and verified as a unit. It's similar to a page in a ledger. Each block contains a hash, which is a unique cryptographic code that identifies the block and its contents. Once a block is created, it's added to the blockchain, which is a public, distributed database. This process is known as block production. The creation of new blocks is carried out by staking pools, which are groups of individuals who contribute their ADA to secure the network. Blocks play a crucial role in the Cardano network by recording transactions, ensuring security, and providing a historical record.
Block 8553567 Details
Epoch: 401 Number of transactions in block: 7 slot_no: 87997834 epoch_slot_no: 129034 block_no: 8553390 slot_leader_id: 4671535 size: 8150 time: 2023-03-23 09:35:25 proto_major: 8 proto_minor: 0 hash: \x14899bfb1456f00a3a5d94f5575630e3b2032fc9c254cb31a2e0cfe97914f64fBlock Operator
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